Join us in raising money to give people the gift of reading! To celebrate the end of their Calibre takeover, Poppy and Ben will be holding a fundraising bake sale where everyone is welcome! Please bring your friends and family down to our headquarters for a slice of cake. Feel free to bring goodies to be sold here in aid of our charity. #ReadingForAll #BookLoversUnite #CommunityFundraiser #BakeSale #CharityEvent #GiveBack #CalibreAudio #Audiobooks
Calibre Audio
Libraries
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 459 followers
A national charity lending audiobooks for anyone who is print disabled.
About us
Calibre Audio provides audiobooks to those with a print disability. A print disability is a difficulty or inability to read printed material where someone is unable to see, read, manipulate or comprehend the text. Our digital library service includes: • Unlimited borrowing of over 17,000 unabridged audiobooks • New books added each week • Over 3,000 audiobooks specifically for children and young people • Calibre has the rights to record audiobooks that are not commercially available • Available on streaming, download and memory stick • Free postage and no fines for late or lost audiobooks • Manage your account online or by phone • Regular podcasts, newsletters and reading suggestions • A friendly, personal, quick service
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https://www.calibreaudio.org.uk
External link for Calibre Audio
- Industry
- Libraries
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1974
- Specialties
- Low Vision, Dyslexia, Blind, Talking Books, Sight Loss, Chronic Illness, Library, and Audiobooks
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New Road
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP22 5XQ, GB
Employees at Calibre Audio
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Attention Book Lovers! Did you know there are many hidden benefits to listening to audiobooks? From getting into the 'flow' state to being able to multitask, here are 5 unexpected benefits to listening to audiobooks... 1. Brain Flexing - Audiobooks can help with problem-solving skills and increase comprehension 2. Get Into Flow - Unlike reading, where it is easy to get distracted, listening to audiobooks can get you into a calming and focused 'flow' state 3. Multitasking - Audiobooks allow you to do other tasks at the same time, from driving to running to folding laundry 4. Multi-tasking Saves Time - Audiobooks help you save time on commuting and everyday errands 5. Engaging Storytelling - Audiobooks can create an even more immersive reading experience than reading a book Tag a book lover who would love to know about this unexpected benefit of audiobooks!
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Super excited to be hosting a joint Calibre Audio and WildwoodWonders Arts and Crafts workshop in High Wycombe on Wednesday 7th August 2024 with the incredibly talented Shanie Noakes. Places are free of charge, but limited, so please book early via the Eventbrite page to avoid disappointment: https://lnkd.in/erdqZ89H? #CreativeWorkshop #FamilyActivity #SummerHolidayFun
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Such a heartwarming review! We love to hear about the benefits audiobooks and our service have had for you. #AudiobookLovers #BookReview #BookRecommendation #AudioBookClub #Storytelling #Calibre Audio #Audiobooks
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Such an amazing achievement! #CelebratingSuccess #MilestoneMoments #CalibreAudio #Audiobooks #MyCalibre #PrintDisability #Autism #Dyslexia #ADHD
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✏️ Looking for creative activities to kickstart the summer? ✏️ Join our creative writing workshop tomorrow (Friday 26th July) at our HQ in Aylesbury! We'll be helping families to learn more about storytelling and writing as part of the Buckinghamshire Culture open weekend Our two sessions are free to attend so get in touch now to secure a spot and we'll see you soon! Email helen.mee@calibre.org.uk for more info and to book #Aylesbury #Workshop #Event
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You can join Poppy and Ben in taking part in the 5.0 challenge now! You can donate to their JustGiving page below and help them reach their fundraising goal of £500. https://lnkd.in/eKvju8k5
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We’re here for you if you live with any of the following: - Visual impairment - Dyslexia - Autism - ADD/ADHD - Long COVID - Other physical and neurological conditions Head to our website to find out more! https://lnkd.in/g8JYpp9 #VisualImpairment #Dyslexia #Autism #ADD #ADHD #LongCOVID #NeurologicalConditions #InvisibleDisabilities #AccessibleSupport #Empowerment
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Camel-cased hashtags make it much easier for people who use screenreads to identify individual words in a hashtag! Follow us for more accessible social media tips. #ScreenReads #DigitalAccessibility #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveContent #CalibreAudio
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Emmeline successfully read 10 books over the weekend to fundraiser for the Calibre Audio! You can join Emmeline in raising awareness for our charity by participating in the 5.0 challenge. https://lnkd.in/eCQHxXde
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